It's already Week Four in my 12 Scams of Christmas countdown. This time, I'm covering #5 and #6, Chilling Charities and Surreptitious Shipping Notifications. Chilling Charities It happened just the other day. I received an email from a woman who claimed to be in the UK, was hospitalized, and had a long sad story. Of course, she wanted money for this or that, but by then I … [Read more...] about The 12 Scams of Christmas — chilling charities and shipping notice scams
Scams & Cons
12 Scams of Christmas list continues — holiday deal scams and mobile apps
This is Week Three in my 12 Scams of Christmas countdown. In Week One, I covered Soggy Security and Mystery Shopper scams. Week Two covered those fake debt collectors and coupon scams. #8) Hot holiday deal scams Hot holiday deals were included in last year's list, but that post was more about stolen and fake goods. Last year's tip still applies because there are still plenty … [Read more...] about 12 Scams of Christmas list continues — holiday deal scams and mobile apps
12 Scams of Christmas — debts and coupons
It's going to be hard to avoid overspending this holiday season. There are plenty of cool new toys and gadgets that can be very tempting and expensive. During the holidays, debt becomes almost a national pastime. That's why scams #9 and 10 are about debts and coupons. #10 - Scrooge wants money Debt collecting is serious business, and big, business. Scammers know this and make … [Read more...] about 12 Scams of Christmas — debts and coupons
12 Scams of Christmas — soggy security and mystery shopping
I just realized there are 41 days left until Christmas. It's a scary thought. Where did the year go? Better yet, what will the end of the year bring? One thing is certain, the holiday season will bring out scammers. With that in mind, here are the first two entries from this year's "12 Scams of Christmas" list. #12 — Soggy Security ’Tis the season for bad little hackers and … [Read more...] about 12 Scams of Christmas — soggy security and mystery shopping
Cell phone cybersecurity tips for traveling
Are you planning a trip? Whether you'll be traveling for a day or a month, cell phone cybersecurity is now something to consider even before you leave home. Update, update, update To begin with, update your mobile software. Phones, tablets, and other mobile devices are just small computers. This means keeping your apps and operating system current.Does your device back up … [Read more...] about Cell phone cybersecurity tips for traveling